Decent Army Leadership

Joan Ferguson

EMD 350V M70

Hooah!

Introduction My vision is about what is needed to

have a strong leadership in the US Army as we had previously like in the times of Eisenhower and Patton.

I have laid out the characteristics that I believe are essential for a strong leader in our Army today. Some of these qualities consist of

discipline, good communication skills, accountability, and the warrior ethos.

I plan to implement my vision when I first reach my unit as a 2Lt

My Vision

In addition to being a strong leader and taking these qualities into consideration, the warrior ethos must be implemented

Warrior Ethos and Army Values

The Problem

Today, there is a serious lack of leadership in our Armed Forces. Rarely names of generals are known. In my opinion, there is no such name today that

stands out like General George Patton or General Dwight Eisenhower.

Our soldiers also have a lack of discipline. In the Army statistics of domestic abuse and suicide are at an all time high after the return of a deployment.

Lack of Accountability among lower scale leaders. This has led to the disconnection between soldiers and discipline.

We also have a lack of knowledge of other cultures. Many soldiers go to the Middle East and do not understand the difference between Jihadists and Islamists.

Objectives Build a closer relationship from soldier to soldier, whether it

be a bond between a Private and a Colonel. (Warrior Ethos: I will never leave a fallen comrade [personal or military life])

Leaders be culturally adapt. Could include learning a new language or taking classes

on different cultures. Enforce discipline, which should not be limited to military life.

(Honoring the Army Values) A leader must be accountable for everything.

“A leader’s word is his/her bond.” –SFC Perry (Retired) EVERY soldier must keep focused on the task in front of

him/her. This includes from quartermaster to infantry man. (Warrior Ethos: I will always place the mission first)

Vision and Impact

Functioning successfully as a Unit, which means more as a team than a forced view (Loyalty; Army Values, The Soldier’s Creed)

Better view of US Armed Forces Professional and better prepared leaders (which

could range from a E-4 to O-10) Culturally adapted soldiers More respect towards the Warrior Ethos and Army

Values. Better overall quality of a Soldier Pride of Selfless Service

Summary

Better quality of leadership Soldiers deserve the best quality of

leaders. Better preparing the Army

Leadership/Unit for the 21st Century, culturally-diverse world

Soldier morale boosted